A woman in her 50s who was hospitalised following a serious assault in Ballinasloe earlier this week has passed away.
The woman was brought to hospital in critical condition after an incident at 7pm on Monday evening.
After receiving treatment at Portiuncula Hospital this week, the woman has since passed away.
The local coroner has been notified. A post mortem examination will take place in due course.
A man in his 50s appeared before Ballinasloe District Court on Thursday charged in connection with this incident.
Investigating Gardaà are appealing to anyone who may have any information on this incident to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station at 090 963 1890, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
